How to pronounce Sisig

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈsisiɡ/. In plain English letters that is SEE-sig, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Sisig?

Sisig is a main dish of the Philippines. Where it comes from: Pampanga (Angeles). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and late at night. Its main ingredients are pork and offal. It tastes savory, sour and rich.

Where Sisig comes from

Sisig is one of 34 signature dishes of the Philippines on this map. See all dishes from Central Luzon (Region III).

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Food of the Philippines

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